Presenter and content producer – online TV channel City of London Full-time, Permanent £competitive   We are looking for a full time, front-of-camera presenter, to manage journalistic style interviews, host multi-panel roundtables, virtual events and create social content for our B2B online web TV business.   We provide virtual conferencing and expert video services to the financial services industry. Through a closed B2B community website we aggregate expert videos to be used by professionals for due-diligence, validation, research and learning.   Only candidates with financial services experience and a knowledge of the financial market need apply. Proficiency in front of camera is an asset but we are prepared to train this skill, if you have the drive and knowledge the role demands. Journalistic skills are a distinct advantage.   About the role:   You will be working with the Editorial Director and the Commercial Director, with specific responsibility for creating engaging expert sponsored content for clients and viewers, though you would be expected to support on other areas as needed.   The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the financial services landscape, be proficient and confident to present in-front of the camera. You will be working closely with the commercial team on formats and ideas.   Your key tasks will include:  

• On camera hosting of interviews and panel discussions in studio, on-location and by remote video capture (zoom).
• Researching and developing programme briefs for panel discussions and client briefs.
• Assisting with content descriptions for online publishing.
• Working directly with the commercial team to develop formats for sponsorship.
• Keeping actively engaged with market participants to assist in the building of the brand.

  Skills & Experience:   It is essential that the successful candidate has 3+ years’ experience of working in the financial services industry.   Key attributes should include:  

• A driven self-starter
• A successful track record of creating great written content
• Confidence to be on-camera
• An inquisitive mind with an interest in digital and social media
• Fluency in oral and written communication in English
• Excellent presentation and communication skills

  What’s on offer?  

• Fantastic location in the City of London
• A culture where success is recognised and appreciated
• Competitive salary, with regular reviews
• 29 days holiday, including a day for your birthday and bank holidays
• A company contribution to your personal pension
• Access to further training
• PerkBox employee rewards (discounts on the high street and online)

  COVID-19 considerations:   Our team is currently working from home. When possible, we will open our London studios, cautiously and safely, to film our clients and support their initiatives.

Sales & Business Development Manager, online TV channel City of London £Competitive salary, plus generous commission   We create bespoke videos, thought leadership programmes, virtual conferences and targeted video distribution strategies for the financial services sector.   The Covid pandemic has elevated video marketing and energised our business, with a significant increase in the number of users and views and a high demand for virtual conferencing.   We are looking for an experienced, bright, enthusiastic, detail orientated sales professional, to join the team at our City of London office (and from home office). Applications welcome from candidates with 3+ years’ experience selling digital media or technology solutions directly to clients in financial services.   About the role:   You will be responsible for developing new business and selling our video production, virtual conference technology and distribution services to the UK financial services community.   To succeed you will need a real knowledge and interest in digital media and a passion for the web, coupled with an understanding of the UK financial services community; as you’ll be meeting with the heads of marketing, business development and sales to find digital solutions for their day-to-day challenges, to become their ‘go to’ person.   Essential skills:   3+ years selling digital media or technology solutions direct to the sales and marketing teams within financial services clients. Additionally:  

• Comfortable working remotely.
• Motivation to exceed targets and earn high commission.
• Existing relationships with contacts within UK financial services.
• Hungry, entrepreneurial and driven – a self-starter.
• An inquisitive mind with an interest in digital and social media.
• Fluency in oral and written communication in English.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

  What’s on offer?  

• Fantastic location in the City of London
• A culture where success is recognised and appreciated
• Competitive salary, with regular reviews
• 29 days holiday, including a day for your birthday and bank holidays
• A company contribution to your personal pension
• Access to further training
• PerkBox employee rewards (discounts on the high street and online)

  COVID-19 considerations:   Our team is currently working from home. When possible, we will open our London studios, cautiously and safely, to film our clients and support their initiatives.

CUSTOMER SERVICES CO-ORDINATOR   The successful candidate would be receiving quotation enquiries, going out to market and negotiating prices with suppliers, then going back to the client to quote and secure the job. A really rewarding opportunity, it deals with the lifetime of a job from quote to invoice and everything in between. (buying and selling and responsible for the profit and loss).   Location:              St Albans, Herts Hours of Work:  Monday to Friday 0800 – 1800 (1 in 4 Saturday mornings 0830 – 1230 Hrs) Holidays:              22 days holiday a year plus eight Bank/Public Holidays Remuneration: £25,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience plus contributory pension.   Company background:   Our Client are part of a successful, long established plc; a group with an annual turnover in excess of £100 Million. A market leader in the provision of European logistics services to an extensive client base of over 600 UK and European importers and exporters.   This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established but progressive and forward thinking company with resources available to offer sustained growth in the short and medium term. Trading successfully in an extremely competitive industry sector for over 30 years, they have achieved that track record by offering a different approach to other companies in their industry.   Working with an experienced management team, this role will suit an individual who is passionate, ambitious and wishes to develop a career in International logistics while working for a financially strong and stable company.

Main Responsibilities:

 

• Working as part of their Operations team, the successful candidate will conduct the following role:

 

• Extensive communication both verbally and in writing with a UK and European client base, with particular focus on one key account ensuring a high degree of customer service.

 

• Working to deadlines and being able to plan the collections and deliveries of consignments.

 

• Communicating proactively with their supplier base to ensure the work is carried out in the most effective way.

 

• Maximising the profitability of each job by negotiating effectively with their client and supplier base.

 

• Operating the in-house software system, the candidate will precisely raise the orders and process all of the necessary administration.

  SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  

• Excellent communication skills (Written & Verbal)
• A confident personality with a can-do attitude.
• A professional positive and helpful attitude to work colleagues, suppliers and especially customers.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate directly with clients and suppliers and identify and maximise opportunities to increase both Turnover and more importantly profit.
• Numerate and literate, it is vital that the successful candidate is able to explain complex logistical issues concisely in both written and verbal form.
• IT literate.
• Ambitious with a desire to succeed.
• Presentable, energetic and enthusiastic.
• Strong organisational skills with an excellent memory.

Office Assistant (Accounts Dept): Our client is a successful, long established business and seeks the services of a competent, reliable colleague. Responsibilities will be varied and will grow as your experience of the business grows. These could include any / all of: • Control the petty cash including maintaining associated spreadsheet (Excel) • Enter purchase invoices on Sage accounting system • Produce Sales invoices for training courses within Sage • Preparation of training facilities for courses when being run • Book hotels and flights for staff • Produce dividend certificates • Complete office risk questionnaire at the beginning of each month • Environmental Management System Data entry in spreadsheets/monitoring/meetings • Purchase office supplies for all offices • Provide assistance when conferences are being arranged including creating badges and information for the conference. • Answering the phones • Accepting deliveries • Keeping the first aid records up to date and booking people onto courses when required • Fire safety checks Required: The successful candidate will have very good attention to detail as the over-riding priority is to ensure tasks are completed correctly. There is a need to work well as part of the team as well as being able to work on your own initiative. A good working knowledge of Excel and Word is essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required as well as being well presented. A car owner / driver is required due to office location.

Accounts Administrator: Our Client is a well-established, successful, local company with an unrivalled reputation for delivering quality products and services to an enviable UK-wide clientele. The Position: Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will be working in a small, dedicated Finance Team of four. Your duties will include: Payroll: Process payroll on a monthly basis using Sage50 Payroll which includes the submission to HMRC. This includes the updating of: • New starters and leavers. • Overtime, SSP, SPP and SMP payments. • Sick leave adjustments. • Pension contributions updates, both normal and salary sacrifice scheme which includes company NIC saving calculation for inclusion in employee contribution. • Child Care Vouchers Scheme deductions. • Cycle to Work Scheme deductions. P11D Expenses and Benefits. Benefit in kind for both company cars and professional fee subscriptions for Class1A NICs return. Maintain details of company car changes for staff via sending completed P46 (car) to HMRC using Sage50 Payroll submission. Pension: Process monthly submission to Scottish Widows GPP using web portal. Maintain monthly totals to include any changes requested by staff to personal contributions. Include new starters in timely manner to meet auto enrolment requirements. Process leavers within monthly submission. Staff expenses: Check month staff expense returns for viability, analyse VAT and mileage to ensure correctness and process for payment. Accounts receivable/Accounts payable: Annual Support and Maintenance invoicing Processed through Intacct. Issue of annual renewal invoices using Product Service Record for amount and date order list of Customer renewal details for when to issue. Record invoice numbers on Product Service Record spreadsheet. Pay-per-Works Quarterly Invoicing: Produce invoices for works raised based on schedules provided by MS Team on a quarterly basis on month end June, Sept, Dec and March. Sales Invoicing: Processed through Intacct. Ongoing orders should be invoiced once a completed SON notification has been received through Salesforce. Exception to this is Service Packs which are invoiced on receipt of SON/PO as these are paid for in advance. Purchase Invoices: Process purchase invoices through Intacct as and when received. Either by direct input or, if covered by purchase order, by converting PO to invoice. Cash Book: Maintain cash book using daily statements uploaded from Lloyds Commercial Banking. Reconcile movements in the account and confirm closing balance for next day. Purchasing: Produce purchase orders where required through Intacct. Requestor to provide relevant details using quotations or, in the case or existing customers increasing third party software, the product version and licence key etc. Experience: A good working knowledge of any industry accepted accounting software (Sage, Xero, Quickbooks, SAP, Navision, Adapt etc) together with strong Excel and Word is essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required as well as being well presented. A car owner / driver is required due to office location.

This growing company is looking for an ambitious Digital Marketing Manager to join the team on a full-time basis. You will play a key role in leading digital marketing efforts to achieve ambitious customer acquisition objectives. You will lead the strategy, planning and execution for all digital marketing activities (i.e. PPC advertising, email marketing, the company website, SEO and social media). You will research market trends, customer behaviour, competitor activity and suggest future improvements; reporting on campaign results, website traffic and digital engagement. Knowledge and skills • Excellent communication skills, i.e. written and verbal, to develop a wide-range of materials; and ability to interact effectively with clients from different demographics • Digitally savvy and interested in digital marketing industry • Highly organised and prepared • Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects effectively—excellent planning, project management, and organisational skills • Proficiency with LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and other digital marketing platforms • Maintain a deep understanding of client business goals and marketing objectives, translating them into digital objectives/strategies Responsibilities will include • Managing day-to-day social media strategy and activities • Creating content calendars, preparing scheduling and posting approved content for multiple social networks • Understanding the client, the message they are trying to send, and the target market that will be used to portray that message • Generating compelling content that will effectively reach target markets • Composing blog content monthly • Performing social media audits and presenting reports to clients to better understand their needs each month • Creating and managing paid promotions and ad campaigns • Monitoring effective benchmarks for measuring the impact of Social Media programs. Analyse, review, and report on effectiveness of campaigns to maximise results • Working directly with management to create social images, video, podcast, thumbnails, blog images etc. • Monitoring, listening and responding to users’ comments within pre-agreed Service Level Agreements.

Chief Accountant: Reporting directly to the MD, the role is to lead a small accounting team of 4-5 with responsibility to maintain company’s accounting records, perform statutory and group reporting, manage debtors/credit control and to ensure tax and other financial compliance. RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: • Management of the accounting team. • Maintenance of the company’s accounting records using Sage 50. • Closing of the monthly financial ledgers in accordance with the group’s policies (IFRS) and reporting according to its standard timetable. In addition to typical routines, deferred income, IFRS 16, and special attention to the company’s rental fleet. • Managing the debtors/credit control team of two people. • Liaison with the group’s European service team in connection with the processing of employees’ travel expenses. • Preparing annual statutory accounts, drafting corporation tax computations, making VAT and other tax returns. • Preparing various regular management information reports. • ONS and other financial compliance. QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE: • ACA or ACCA preferred. • At least three years’ experience in a similar role and in a disciplined environment. This is to include the managing of other accounting personnel. Experience should encompass the majority of tasks shown above. • Working with Sage 50. • Good organisational skills. • Ability to lead, work with responsibility and accountability and with good attention to detail. • Ability to communicate well with other staff, at all levels, in both verbal and written form, and external professional advisers. • Ability to work under pressure and to work flexibly if deadlines dictate. LANGUAGE: English fluent written and verbal. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional travel may be required for this role. COMPUTER SKILLS: Good working knowledge of Sage 50 and Office365, especially Excel.

Office Accounts Administrator – a two-fold role covering elements of both Office Management and Accounts Administration; specifically with responsibility for “owning” our Client’s order processing, office management, reporting, accounts administration, technical support and mobile management. Responsibilities Customer / Office Management

• Support customers with order enquiries and assist with the resolution of issues and delays.
• Maintain accurate and up to date customer information within internal CRM system.
• Ensure all details are provided by customers as per our order requirements for processing.
• Responsible for the electronic filing of all customer order documentation in support of a customer purchase order.
• Full administration of facilities, office and printer management.
• Obtaining third party distribution pricing to enable onward customer quoting.
• Responsible for gaining approval from management for administration and pricing.
• Proactive management of all suppliers and orders, ensuring management are made aware of upcoming renewals of product, maintenance, support and contracted services.

Accounts Administration

• 1-2 years previous experience in a finance admin role.
• Respond to and deal with internal and external enquires relating to accounts receivable activities.
• Produce accurate debtor's reconciliation reports.
• Filing and other administration tasks and housekeeping as required.
• Chasing and reducing the debt.
• Monitor and redirect, as appropriate the Accounts Inbox.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Xero or another similar system is essential.
• Proficient in the use of Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.

 

Finance Manager – Belgium & Netherlands (BeNe) Operating in their media industry niche for 25 years, our Client is one of the largest and most globally renowned companies in the sector. Suiting a self-driven and highly organised Finance Manager, this is a new role in a newly restructured business unit with a reporting line both to the MD’s Netherlands & Belgium and to group finance in the UK. Responsibilities:

• Business finance partner to MD’s, BeNe, as well as key part of the senior finance team.
• Manage all financial matters for BeNe region (c. €20m revenue) incl management reporting, statutory and tax reporting, invoicing, AR, AP and working capital management. Assisted by finance members in Belgium and Netherlands.
• Manage the design and implementation of BeNe finance function from existing internal & non-finance support model/workflow to internal resource appropriate for the business. This will be in collaboration with central finance.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts for the BeNe business.
• Responsible for budget and quarterly forecast completion for the BeNe business. This will involve working closely with senior management in a consultative capacity.
• Cash and Working Capital Management of the BeNe business and oversee AP&AR function.
• Preparation of year-end audited Financial Statements for the BeNe entities.
• Provide assistance with the group year-end audit.
• Provide input to development of regional and group finance systems.

Person specification Desirable qualities:

• Qualified accountant with 3 years+ post qualified experience.
• Experienced in Group Accounting function, cash management, P&L/Balance Sheet/Cash Flow, working with multiple currencies.
• IFRS experience preferable but not essential.
• Team management experience (both in-person and remote).
• Project management scoping and execution.
• Effective communicator to multiple stakeholders (including colleagues outside of the finance function).
• Policy documentation preparation and company-wide delivery.
• Capable of developing inhouse process/systems/team from scratch and onboard from outsource accounting provider
• Experience and attitude to manage projects to completion
• Capable of providing finance partner support, ad hoc analysis and projects
• Experience in managing staff in small team
• Experience in international group, reporting results through to central team
• Tax and audit experience, able to manage advisers as needed
• Experienced in budgeting, forecasting
• Experience in owning and taking initiative with improvement projects
• Good attitude, able to function and prioritise, operate in unstructured environment, task orientated
• Industry experience desirable but not essential

Location Initially work from home (wfh) with a longer term expectation to be based out of their regional HQ in Hilversum (nr Amsterdam), but still with ability to work from home some days as agreed with local management. Salary guide €55k-€65k basic plus vacation pay, holidays & discretionary bonus. Preferred availability Start Q1 2021

Our client is looking for someone who can project manage (own) marketing campaigns aimed at events involving thousands of participants, NOT a third party event fundraiser. You still need to be great at building and delivering supporter journeys and working more closely with high value supporters, but in the main, would focus on much broader campaign delivery. They need a planner who isn’t fazed by large audiences and a lot of stakeholder management (internal teams and agencies). They have established in-house marketing support and work with 3rd party agencies – so it will be more useful for the ideal candidate to be a good planner & able to manage a lot of stakeholders. Of course it wouldn’t hurt if they had marketing experience, but someone who is organised & able to project manage really well would win out. Role Responsibility: •Project manage and develop specific mass participation event products •Prototype, test and launch new mass participation events with the objective of developing new and sustainable income streams. •Contribute to and deliver income and expenditure budgets, ensuring the best return on investment •Deliver events and ensure all legal, health and safety, risk assessments and crisis management requirements are met The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a solid track record marketing and delivering successful high volume participation activity, as well as having excellent communication and project management skills. We are looking to recruit someone who can: •Project manage multiple mass participation events •Prototype, develop and launch to market new mass participation concepts •Effectively manage internal and external stakeholders, including relationships with agencies •Plan, manage and evaluate event day logistics •Prepare and manage budgets •Develop, implement and evaluate marketing strategies and communication plans Preference would still be for a London based candidate but obviously keen to see the right candidate wherever they’re based as this role can easily delivered remotely / from any one of their regional network of offices